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Kazakhstan's authoritarian leader says he has ordered security forces to "fire without warning", amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also said "20,000 bandits" had attacked the main city of Almaty, the epicentre of protests sparked by a fuel price hike. He blamed foreign-trained "terrorists", without giving evidence. The interior ministry says 26 "armed criminals" and 18 security officers have been killed so far in the unrest. In a televised address, Mr Tokayev dismissed calls to hold talks with protesters as "nonsense", saying: "What kind of talks can we hold with criminals and murderers?" "We had to deal with armed and well-prepared bandits, local as well as foreign. More precisely, with terrorists. So we have to destroy them, this will be done soon," he said. Opposition groups have rejected the authorities' accusations of terrorism. Earlier, the president said constitutional order had been largely restored. A BBC correspondent in Almaty said the situation was much quieter after days of violence, although there had been some sounds of gunfire and explosions. Presentational grey line Kazakhstan: The basics Where is it? Kazakhstan shares borders with Russia to the north and China to the east. It is a huge country the size of Western Europe. Why does it matter? A former Soviet republic which is mainly Muslim with a large Russian minority, it has vast mineral resources, with 3% of global oil reserves and important coal and gas sectors. Why is it making the news? Fuel riots, which have escalated to become broader protests against the government, have resulted in resignations at the top and a bloody crackdown on protesters. BACKGROUND: Kazakhstan country profile CONTEXT: Why is there unrest in Kazakhstan? Presentational grey line President Tokayev said peacekeeping forces sent from Russia and neighbouring states had arrived on his request and were in the country on a temporary basis to ensure security. The force from the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) reportedly has about 2,500 soldiers. Mr Tokayev gave "special thanks" to Russian President Vladimir Putin for sending troops to the former Soviet nation. Internet connection seems to have been restored in some areas, and Kazakh officials and CSTO troops were controlling Almaty's main airport, a day after it was recaptured from protesters. The European Commission, which is the EU executive, offered "assistance where we can" to help Kazakhstan resolve the crisis. It also called for an end to the violence, echoing earlier statements from the UN, US, UK and France. The unrest began on Sunday when the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - which many people in Kazakhstan use to fuel their cars - doubled. The government has said that fuel price caps will be restored for six months. But the announcement has failed to end the protests, which have broadened to include other political grievances. Kazakhstan is often described as authoritarian, and most elections are won by the ruling party with nearly 100% of the vote. There is no effective political opposition. Link:- Kazakhstan unrest: Troops ordered to fire without warning - BBC News

On his first return to a foggy Oakwell since leaving to join Albion in May, Ismael's men were the better side but were denied by a combination of the woodwork and some heroic defending. West Brom remain third in the Championship - but, after a week in which Chinese owner Guochuan Lai made his first visit to the club in three years, they now know more than ever that they need to strengthen up front in January after failing to score in four of their past six games. Instead, it was Ismael's former club who had more to celebrate as new Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi eked out a third draw in four games - to edge within seven points of safety. Barnsley v Albion: As it happened Albion had the best two chances to score before the break, the first of them from Cedric Kipre in only the fifth minute. Barnsley old boy Alex Mowatt - Ismael's first Albion signing - curled in a left-foot free-kick from the right, from which the loosely marked Kipre powered a firm header against the right post. Then Jordan Hugill should have done better from Conor Townsend's pull-back, but Callum Brittain blocked his low side-foot finish. The hosts did cause one moment of alarm when Josh Benson tried his luck from long range with a Cristiano Ronaldo-style right-foot free-kick, which would have dipped just under the bar had Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone not turned it over. But Albion went close again after the break when Callum Robinson's close-range deflected shot on the turn was shovelled wide by home keeper Brad Collins. Then Albion top scorer Karlan Grant was somehow thwarted by home defender Michal Helik's boot at the near post at full stretch from an angle, after he had circumvented Collins. Grady Diangana and Darnell Furlong also opened up the Tykes as a low cross flew untouched across the face of goal, before Matt Clarke's header was deflected onto the top of the net. And, in a game of four bookings, three of them to the visitors, other referees might have - on less foggy nights - viewed Heilk's high, late challenge on Hugill as a red card. But, on such a grim, gloomy evening in South Yorkshire, it needed something special to break down a well marshalled Barnsley rearguard - and Albion did not have it. They may now fall further behind the top two if Bournemouth, two points better off than the Baggies overnight, can win at Middlesbrough on Saturday lunchtime - and leaders Fulham, a further two points ahead, win at home to Sheffield United on Monday. Who's next? Subject to any further loss of fixtures, in light of the escalating threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, both sides now do not appear again until the Christmas fixtures, when Barnsley host Stoke City on 26 December, before Albion are due to visit Wayne Rooney's Derby the following day. Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi told BBC Radio Sheffield: "We did enough to take a point at least. But, in the challenge we are in, it is not enough just giving 100%. "We have to be braver. We need to develop our offence, as well a defensive structure that gives you confidence. "I'm proud of the fighting spirit and the hard defensive work against tough physical opponents. "There were moments when I felt it was like a battlefield out there but my players acted like soldiers and were prepared to take the fight." West Brom boss Valerien Ismael told BBC Radio WM: "We are very strong defensively. We kept another clean sheet but we need more quality in front of goal. "We need to have that killer instinct to change the destiny of a game. Players have to take responsibility in the final third. We need to put the ball behind the line. "It is half time, 23 games. We are still in a good position. But this was a confirmation of what we have known for weeks that the first thing we have to do is something about is with the front three. "From a strategic point of view, it is always easier to get players in as quickly as possible and not wait until the last minute." Link:- Barnsley 0-0 West Bromwich Albion: Valerien Ismael denied victory on Tykes return - BBC Sport

The UK's top civil servant has stepped aside from his role leading an inquiry into Downing Street lockdown parties, after it emerged an event was held in his own office. Simon Case had been due to report on claims Covid rules were broken at events for staff last year. But his role was put into doubt after reports a party was held in his office while London was under Covid rules. No 10 said the probe would be concluded by senior civil servant Sue Gray. Ms Gray is the second permanent secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. A spokesperson for No 10 said: "To ensure the ongoing investigation retains public confidence the cabinet secretary [Simon Case] has recused himself for the remainder of the process". They said Ms Gray would "ascertain the facts and present her findings to the prime minister". Kuenssberg: PM has been put on notice by his own side Which parties are being investigated? PM urged to get a grip after by-election rout Department for Transport sorry for Christmas party The BBC understands a quiz was held for members of Mr Case's private office on 17 December 2020, and invites were sent out titled "Christmas Party!" About 15 people were invited to the gathering at 70 Whitehall, near Downing Street, although it is understood not everyone turned up. Responding to the claims, a government spokesperson said: "Staff in the cabinet secretary's private office took part in a virtual quiz on 17 December 2020. "A small number of them, who had been working in the office throughout the pandemic and on duty that day, took part from their desks, while the rest of the team were virtual. "The cabinet secretary played no part in the event, but walked through the team's office on the way to his own office. "No outside guests or other staff were invited or present. This lasted for an hour and drinks and snacks were bought by those attending. He also spoke briefly to staff in the office before leaving." 'Corruption and sleaze' The party was first reported on the Guido Fawkes website on Friday afternoon. Mr Case, who has been cabinet secretary since last September, had been asked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to investigate gatherings for staff in government buildings last year. His inquiry was focusing on events in Downing Street on 27 November, 15 December and 18 December, and at the education department on 10 December. line Analysis box by Nick Eardley, political correspondent This investigation was supposed to clear up whether rules had been broken - and many hoped it would allow the government to move on. Instead, it rumbles on and on. We are seeing more allegations - right up to the office of the man who was given the job of investigating. It is deeply embarrassing for the government - and for the cabinet secretary - that he is now seen to have a conflict of interest in this inquiry. The big picture is that Boris Johnson has faced a torrid few weeks which has left his party jittery. The list is long; the handling of sleaze allegations, the record Tory rebellion in the Commons, the loss of an incredibly safe seat, the continued fallout from allegations of Christmas parties in Whitehall. Christmas cheer will be in short supply in the Conservative Party this year. And many MPs will be hoping the prime minister makes some significant new year's resolutions to steady the ship. line Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner said she was "incredibly disappointed" Mr Case "didn't come clean" when he was first tasked to investigate alleged parties in Downing Street - and that his replacement Ms Gray has an "incredible responsibility to restore trust". Ms Rayner said the issue of departmental parties now appeared to be "endemic" but that it was the prime minister who "set the tone" for the government and had "allowed it to happen under his watch". line Who is Sue Gray? The new head of the inquiry into government lockdown parties has worked in several departments including transport and health. But she is not exactly a typical career civil servant. In the late 1980s she took a career break to run a pub called the Cove Bar in Northern Ireland. Speaking to the BBC she said: "I loved it, loved it at the time, I'd never do it again." Having served as head of the ethics team in the Cabinet Office, she has experience of investigating ministers, officials and advisers. In 2012, her inquiry into "plebgate" led to the resignation of then-chief whip Andrew Mitchell. Mr Mitchell admitted using bad language towards a Downing Street police officer, but denied calling him a "pleb". And in 2017, one of her investigations forced Damian Green to step down as a minister after he was found to have made "inaccurate" statements over what he knew about claims pornography was found on his office computer in 2008. Last year she applied to become head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, but was rejected - something she attributed to being "too much of a challenger". She is married to a country and western singer, originally from County Down, called Bill Conlon. Link:- Top civil servant Simon Case quits No 10 party probe amid rule breach claims - BBC News